A full copy of the ACE Nursing timelines can be downloaded from the ACE Nursing Resources section.
Intake Dates
Mid Year 2025 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 2 April |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 29 April |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 30 April - Friday, 9 May |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 12 May - Thursday 19 June |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 23 June |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 23 June - Friday, 4 July |
| ACE match outcome notified | Wednesday, 16 July |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 17 July |
End of Year 2025 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 6 August |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm (noon NZT) Tuesday, 2 September |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 3 September - Friday, 12 September |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 15 September - Friday, 24 October |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 5pm Friday, 24 October |
| ACE Nursing national match | Tuesday, 28 October - Friday, 8 November |
| ACE Nursing match outcome notified | Wednesday, 19 November |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 20 November |
Nursing School Presentation Dates
For Mid-year 2025 Intake
- Eastern Institute of Technology - 12 February 2025
- Ara Institute of Canterbury - 14 February 2025
- NorthTec - 18 February 2025
- Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki - 19 February 2025
- Unitec Institute of Technology Auckland - 4 March 2025
- Auckland University of Technology - 13 March 2025
- Manukau Institute of Technology - 21 March 2025